The World Unity and Peace International Summit 2026, has been officially launched in Accra with a call for stronger commitment towards peace, unity, dialogue, and partnerships among nations and communities.
The annual global initiative seeks to promote constructive dialogue, peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and strategic collaboration among people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
It was under the theme: “Building Bridges for a More Peaceful World through Unity, Dialogue and Partnership,”
The launch unveiled the vision, objectives, programmes, and international agenda of the summit, bringing together traditional authorities, religious leaders, youth representatives, business leaders, and development partners.
The initiative is expected to provide a platform for meaningful discussions and practical solutions towards advancing peace, justice, unity, sustainable development, and international cooperation.
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Speaking at the launch, the President and Founder of World Unity and Peace International, Okronkronyi Nyame Somafo Yawoh, said the initiative was inspired by a divine vision to address challenges affecting peace and progress in Ghana and beyond.
He expressed concern over what he described as growing divisions in society, saying there is a need to restore respect, unity, and peaceful coexistence among citizens.
“Children are insulting leaders, political leaders, pastors, fathers, and all of that on radio and television,” he said, adding that such developments affect the moral and spiritual growth of the nation.
According to him, some innocent people have also suffered imprisonment and injustices, which have negatively impacted the country’s development.
He said the establishment of World Unity and Peace International follows previous efforts, including the Asomdwee Ntonton Som, adding that the new initiative represents a broader vision to promote peace globally.
“This is just a media launch. The main summit is scheduled for September 2026, and during that summit, there will be dialogue and exchange of ideas on how to promote peace, unity, and progress, not only in Ghana and Africa but across the world,” he stated.
The Dormaa Akyeapem Twafo Hemaa of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Nana Akosua Kumi Yeboaa, emphasized the importance of peace, describing it as the greatest blessing humanity can have.
She said no meaningful achievement can be attained without peace, adding that individuals and organisations committed to promoting harmony deserve encouragement and support.
“Peace is essential, and without peace, there can be no real progress or development,” she said, stressing the need for collective efforts to achieve growth, stability, and prosperity.
She urged Ghanaians to work together to promote understanding, tolerance, and unity for the benefit of all.
The News Editor of Adom FM/TV under the Multimedia Group Ghana and Lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Dr. Akwesi Agyeman, also highlighted the critical role of the media in promoting peace.
He noted that the media has the power to either build bridges or create barriers, adding that journalists, editors, media owners, policymakers, and communicators must make conscious choices that support peace.
According to him, conflicts in some parts of the world demonstrate the consequences of irresponsible communication, citing the role of inflammatory media messages during the Rwandan genocide as a lesson for media practitioners.
“Peace is priceless, and media professionals are the conveyor belts. We must always remember that our core mandate is not only to inform, educate, and entertain, but also to help society transform and develop,” he said.
Dr. Agyeman urged journalists to resist attempts by individuals or groups to use the media to fuel tensions, encouraging practitioners to promote messages that support national development and peaceful coexistence.
He called on media professionals to stand firm and provide platforms for voices that advocate peace, saying the media must be a tool for building a stronger and united nation.
The World Unity and Peace International Summit 2026 is expected to attract international participants and provide a global platform for dialogue and partnerships aimed at creating a more peaceful world.
